FSQA Technician

All Seasonings Ingredients, Inc•City of Sherrill, NY

5h•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician - Production is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing food safety and quality assurance programs for All Seasonings Ingredients, Inc. The FSQA Technician will be knowledgeable in all food safety compliance, such as HACCP, SQF, FDA, and other relevant standards.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal). This position interacts with multiple departments daily
Problem-solving and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments
Requires excellent scientific skills in the analysis, documentation, and interpretation of data
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
Experience in Food QA, food manufacturing, or related experience with consumer food preferred
License and/or Certification preference for GMP, HACCP, SQF
Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Execute the food safety and quality assurance programs for ASI in coordination with the Operations Teams in Production and Warehousing
Production Line checks and completion of assigned daily paperwork
Ensure Food Safety GMPs are being followed, including observation & recordkeeping
Assists with product Metal Detection, including but not limited to: Verification of Metal Detection Challenge Testing, Working with the Operations team for the incoming product that fails the metal detection, Complete failed metal detector product sifting as assigned
Coordination of operations, daily paperwork, including: Review, Printing/preparing, Scanning & saving
Sample and retain incoming & blended product by following ASI product sampling procedures
Evaluate incoming & blended product to ensure it meets All Seasonings product requirements. Activities include but are not limited to: Bulk Density, Taking pictures
Prepare product samples to be sent for 3rd party testing & customer requests
Prepare and execute ATP, Allergen & EMP swabbing with the Operations Team as needed
Complete GMP & site inspections
Works through Corrective Actions and Non-conforming Events as assigned by the supervisor
Perform product, equipment, and processing audits & inspections
QC holds management, including but not limited to physically placing QC hold tags on products & placing items on hold in the ERP system
Log blends that are made each day
Respond to internal QC questions and concerns from internal stakeholders.
Tracking of supply inventory
Maintain the FSQA area to ensure it is clean & organized
Assisting with ensuring compliance of policies and procedures (GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and SOPs)
Assist with verification activities as assigned by the supervisor
May interface with regulatory agencies during inspections
Purging of samples as needed to maintain the retention schedule
Upholds the values and mission of All Seasonings Ingredients
Follows all policies and procedures set by All Seasonings Ingredients
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position